Survival, spies and justice
Wells Festival of Literature this year plays its part in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second…
A taste of things to Come
Fermented foods, late love and an elephant trek are just some of the intriguing range of topics that mark the…
Join the dig!
Palaeontologist, Professor Danielle Schreve (University of Bristol), is to be guest speaker at our special launch event at Wells Festival…
Happy Days!
Looking back on the 2024 Festival, it’s almost impossible to decide who enjoyed it most. Was it the speakers themselves?…
2024 Short Story Results
Congratulations to Sandeep Kumar Mishra for their winning entry Dead Dream. Winners Our thanks also go to the shortlist team and…
2024 Young Poets Results
Congratulations to our young poet Sylvan Restarick with their winning entry Ode To The Dent You Left In The Sofa…
2024 Book for Children Results
Congratulations to Suzie Good for their winning entry The Lost Ghost. Winners Our thanks also go to the shortlist team and…
2024 Open Poetry Results
Congratulations to Maggie Wadey for their winning entry I Dreamt My Daughter Was A Child Again. I DREAMT MY DAUGHTER WAS…
Turning readers into writers…
Organising a successful Festival of Literature involves more than solely celebrating an impressive string of established writers and their work;…
Changes to the Festival programme
As often happens, speakers change their plans after our brochure has been printed. Luckily, however, we are almost always able…